Retired US marine James Thomas Kakara beaten to death in Philippines home

A retired US marine has reportedly been found beaten to death in his home in the Philippines. James Thomas Kakara, 61, was found dead in his swimming pool, having reportedly been beaten to death with a pipe on Christmas Eve.

The circumstances of Kakara’s death are not clear. His family were reportedly out for the night. No witnesses have come forward and police in the area have said that they do not know how many people were involved.

James Thomas Kakara, a long-time resident of Tagaytay City, had previously had one of his legs amputated. HIs death is being considered to be a possible robbery, as a number of items were missing from his home.